Elbit Systems of America · 11 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions in the defense and commercial sectors. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will design major components of functional systems, utilizing CAD software, and serve as a liaison across various departments to ensure product development meets customer requirements.
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Responsibilities
Must be able to assist in analyzing customer requirements and translate them into mechanical approaches that meet these requirements
Collecting the voice of the customer and consideration of Human Factors design principles
Generate a system mechanical layout including all the components of a thoroughly detailed design using the Creo Parametric CAD system with minimal supervision from a SME
Perform component tolerance analyses to ensure components fit and function
Participate in the fabrication and inspection of the components for proof of concept and prototype parts with minimal supervision
Working with other departments and the SME to aid in supplier and manufacturer selection
Prepare for design reviews and present material as part of both internal and external reviews
Participate in peer design reviews for the more complex mechanical design approaches
Perform initial hands-on component assembly and debugging of prototype systems
Assist manufacturing engineer/production during initial production system builds
Be able to work with a SME to select the proper materials, material finishes, and fabrication processes required to meet stringent performance, environmental and other requirements
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
6+ years' experience with product/tool design with CAD tools, preferably Creo Parametric using data management tools such as Windchill
OR MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience with product/tool design with CAD tools, preferably Creo Parametric using data management tools such as Windchill
Experience with parametric modeling per best practices, Creo Parametric preferred
Perform structural analysis (FEA) using Ansys or Creo preferred
Perform thermal analysis using Ansys or Creo preferred
Experience with DFM/A and DTUPC required
Experience with complex tolerance analysis via the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME standards
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
Must possess basic MS Office skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred
3D printer experience a plus
Experience in Windchill PLM a plus
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Company
Elbit Systems of America
Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.
Funding
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